The Aussies were clear winners in the teams with 13,000 points, more than 1000 clear of Brazil (11,718). Hawaii were third (10,140), followed by France (9836).

Coach Martin Dunn said the Australians had adjusted well to the conditions.

“We brought a mixed bag of experienced WQS surfers and some young surfers who we think are going places in the sport,” Dunn said.

“We came here and we expected the waves to be similar to last year with the long left-hander and unfortunately that didn’t occur, but to be successful, you have to able to surf anything and its great that our surfers proved that.”

Anderson is seeded 15th for the six-star women’s classic at Surfest which has attracted world No.1 Stephanie Gilmore and No.2 and defending champion Sally Fitzgibbons.

The 21-year-old Merewether natural footer won her home event as a 17-year-old in 2009 when it was a two-star event.